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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1918
Page
3
Judge Willcockson began hearing the Havel estate controversy involving Frank Havel Jr. as executor and several heirs seeking removal. The case, tied to farm land and bank stock, is expected to run two to three days with Morrison and Morrison representing the widow and heirs.
A patient praises Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for relieving chronic stomach pain after failed treatments. The ad claims the product removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal issues including appendicitis. One dose money back guarantee and Lemmons' Pharmacy as a seller.
Chronic catarrh stems from neglected colds or a string of colds with renewed infection. Proper treatment cures the cold to prevent ongoing trouble. Parents often neglect children's colds leading to chronic catarrh. For relief use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold by Lemmon's Drug Store.
A Pap Club is formed at the high school to manage all school activities. Twelve students from each class group elect representatives: six girls and six boys per class. The club plans to promote debates oratory and contests, sell game tickets, and host visiting teams. Officers to be elected include president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and yell leaders.
Since last Thursday all courts and officials have been drafting workers to copy registration cards. Each card gets a serial number, and lists by order and serial have been prepared. Quota news comes from Des Moines and Washington with Iowa allotment cut to 3600 and Des Moines set for next Monday.
Washington county will send five young men to Camp Pike for officers’ training. Henry Steck will arrive to begin his army officer training, with Wade Gardner Lloyd Cope L K Edmond son of Brighton and Ray Woodford of Clay among the others. Previously many Washington county men were granted commissions and Dr. Edgar McWilliams of Columbus Junction, formerly of Washington, is noted among those admitted.
A county exemption board appointed a committee to educate class one draftees before army entry. Led by O K K Mauck, Jay McNamara, C A King, with drill master L R Schilling, the panel will arrange addresses and sing ing practice plus drills. County township delegates were named, and 164 left for Camp Pike on July 22 with 127 later sent east for training.
Ida Gardner, the popular contralto, assisted by Harold Lyman, will give a unique recital at the Methodist church on September 24. Gardner is described as one of the most accomplished contraltos on the concert stage with engagements across the United States and Canada.
The article praises Miss Gardner a mezzo soprano with a rich voice and notes she had just finished European studies and received a flattering contract offer from the Imperial Opera of Vienna for major roles. War conditions brought her back to the U S where she continues a triumphant career with pianist Harold Lyman also featured. Admittance to the recital is by card only.
The third Washington County Hospital nurses training school commencement is set for tomorrow at 8 PM at the Presbyterian church. Miss Altha White and Miss Frances Minick will receive diplomas. The program includes songs, solos, duets, an address by Dr. Perry, and diploma presentations with M W Bailey and A N Alberson listed among presenters.
An advertisement urges readers with sluggish liver and constipation to take two or three Chamberlain's Tablets after supper. It promises relief by morning and notes Lemmon's Drug Store as the seller.
Mrs Anne Bailey Wesson widow of W W Wesson died at the county home early today. Born Peacham Vermont February 6 1833 she moved to Iowa in 1838 and to Washington in 1857. Survived by sister Mrs Jane Fisenhart of Burlington Iowa and adopted son Frank Wesson of Sunnyside Washington. Funeral plans not announced pending son’s arrival.
Sixteen women met to finalize plans for French and Belgian relief work for the Havred Red Cross auxiliary. Money will be raised by direct contributions rather than a social due to Pleasant Hill church meeting locations. Regular contributors will donate $1 to cover expenses.
The Musical department of the Fortnightly met at Mrs. Clair Dewey's home with Mrs. Donaldson as leader. In her absence Mrs. Ilugh McCleery led the program while Miss Mary Hunter and Mrs. Dewey presented sketches of Mrs. H. H. A. Beach. Other members spoke on Beach's works as Mrs. Leslie Mountford sang two items.
Mrs Henry Brown of Sigourney traveled to the city with her daughters Dorothy and Margaret the Mieres en route to their home from Chicago. They will then proceed to New York to attend Wells College.
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